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Standard Chartered Predicts $2 Trillion Stablecoin Market by 2030
Standard Chartered has raised its stablecoin market forecast to $2 trillion by 2030, identifying four distinct growth areas including payments, AI transactions, and tokenized assets. The bank also highlights rising competition over reserve yields as more issuers enter the space.
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Ripple RLUSD Stablecoin: $38.6M Mint, $50.6M Burn, and Standard Chartered Custody
Ripple minted $38.6M RLUSD on Ethereum and burned $50.6M on the XRP Ledger as Standard Chartered officially launched custody services for the stablecoin. The moves signal growing institutional demand and Ripple’s expanding role in the digital dollar economy.
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Solana Alpenglow Upgrade: 150ms Finality Coming Oct 21
Solana has set October 21 for its highly anticipated Alpenglow upgrade, aiming to deliver 150-millisecond transaction finality. The overhaul could redefine blockchain speed and reshape the competitive landscape.
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BingX EU Gets MiCAR License: What It Means for Crypto in Europe
BingX EU has secured a MiCAR license from Austria’s FMA, enabling regulated crypto services across 29 EEA countries. This milestone signals Europe’s growing commitment to crypto regulation and consumer protection.
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BNY Tokenizes US Treasury in Minutes: What It Means
BNY Mellon and Citadel Securities settled a tokenized US Treasury in minutes, using it as collateral for overnight financing. This milestone signals a major shift in how traditional finance is embracing blockchain technology and real-world asset tokenization.
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US CPI Inflation Surges to 3.7%: Will the Fed Hike Rates and Crash Crypto?
US CPI inflation rose to 3.7% in October 2026, above the 3.6% expected, with Core CPI also jumping to 2.6%. The surprise print revives fears of a Fed rate hike, and Bitcoin is already stumbling as traders reprice rate-cut expectations.
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BNY and Citadel Securities Complete First Tokenized Treasury Repo
BNY and Citadel Securities completed the first tokenized U.S. Treasury repo on a major triparty platform, marking a major milestone for institutional crypto adoption and real-world asset tokenization.
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Kraken Parent Payward to Acquire Saldo Bank for EU License
Payward, Kraken’s parent company, is acquiring Lithuania’s Saldo Bank to secure a full EU banking license under MiCA. The move signals deeper crypto-banking integration and could accelerate fintech consolidation across Europe.